Netgear A6210 driver and firmware
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Installation Guide - Page 1
... a CD drive, download the A6210 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. Click the Support For Home Go button and enter A6210 in the search field.
If the Resource CD screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe.
The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays.
2. Click the Setup button. The Software Update Check screen displays.
3. Install the setup...
Installation Guide - Page 2
...genie screen and click the Next button. NETGEAR genie displays a list of wireless networks in your area.
Standalone Driver Installation
1. Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive.
Note: If your computer does not have a CD drive, download the A6210 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. Click the Support For Home Go button and enter A6210 in the search field.
If the...
Product Data Sheet - Page 3
...-Includes NETGEAR genie software on a CD for simple installation
DESKTOP DOCK-Provides option for better desktop placement
Applications
With the AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter, connect a laptop computer to a next generation 11ac home network for applications such as lag-free multiple HD streaming, multi-player online gaming, ultra-fast, reliable connection to the Internet and a secure wireless...
Product Data Sheet - Page 4
... Models Supported
Range
F E AT U R E S
NETGEAR®
Secure
genie® Connection
Easy Install
Desktop Dock
Dual Band
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11ac WiFi
Email, Chat, Music, Video
A P P L I C AT I O N S
Online Gaming
HD Streaming
Multiple HD Streaming
Package Contents
• AC1200 High Gain WiFi USB Adapter (A6210)
• USB cable with desktop dock
• Installation guide...
User Manual - Page 2
A6210 WiFi USB Adapter
Support
Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web ...
User Manual - Page 3
... Not Lit 33 Icon Is Not in the Windows System Tray 33 Adapter Does Not Connect to a WiFi Network 34 When I Connect the Adapter to a Network, I Cannot Access the Internet. . 35 When I Connect to the Network, I Cannot Access Shared Resources Such as Printers 35 Adapter Lost Its IP Address 35
Frequently Asked Questions 36 Do USB Ports Go into Sleep Mode if No Traffic...
User Manual - Page 4
... A6210 WiFi USB Adapter, in this manual referred to as the adapter, to a WiFi network. The chapter includes the following sections:
• Set Up and Install the Adapter • View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi Network • Join a WiFi Network
Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com.
Note: Firmware updates...
User Manual - Page 5
... a USB 3.0 port but is compatible with a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port.
To set up your adapter: 1. Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive. Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, or if you do not have your resource CD, visit support.netgear.com. Click the Support for Home button, type A6210 in the search field, and locate and download the standalone driver. If...
User Manual - Page 6
A6210 WiFi USB Adapter
The Software Update Check screen displays. The screen looks similar to the following figure.
3. Install the setup software. Choose an option based on whether you are connected to the Internet: • Connected to the Internet. If you are connected to the Internet, click the Check for Updates button. After the software checks for software updates, the Update Check Complete ...
User Manual - Page 7
A6210 WiFi USB Adapter
The Welcome screen displays.
4. To accept the license agreement, select the I agree radio button and then click the Next button. A message displays asking you to wait while the software is installed. After a few minutes, NETGEAR genie® prompts you to insert your adapter.
Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 7
User Manual - Page 12
... WiFi USB Adapter
• Standalone driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig. Install the adapter's standalone driver and use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to join a WiFi network (see Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig on page 15). This is an alternate method that does not use WPS or NETGEAR genie. You can also use this method if your computer does not include a CD drive...
User Manual - Page 15
... can install the Windows standalone driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to join a network. If you still use Windows XP, you can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to join a network.
Note: You do not need to install the standalone driver to use Windows WLAN Autoconfig service or Wireless Zero...
User Manual - Page 16
... a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port.
To install the standalone driver and let the adapter join a network: 1. Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive. Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, or if you do not have your resource CD, visit support.netgear.com. Click the Support for Home button, type A6210 in the search field, and locate and download the standalone driver. 2. If...
User Manual - Page 17
A6210 WiFi USB Adapter
4. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. Note: NETGEAR does not recommend that you use another cable to connect the adapter to the USB port on your computer. Use the desktop dock with the attached cable that is supplied in the package. Using another USB cable might affect the performance and correct functioning of the adapter.
Note: When the adapter is placed ...
User Manual - Page 24
2. Monitor and Maintain the Adapter
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This chapter includes the following sections:
• View the Connection Status and Details • View More Information About the Adapter and Network • Get Diagnostic Information for the Adapter • Upgrade the Adapter Software • Uninstall the Adapter Software
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User Manual - Page 29
.... You must let the adapter join a network as described in Join a WiFi Network on page 11. If you do not use the NETGEAR genie, see Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig on page 15.
To check or upgrade the adapter's software: 1. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 2. Let your adapter join a network. If your adapter was previously connected to...
User Manual - Page 31
A6210 WiFi USB Adapter
NETGEAR genie checks for available software upgrades. If new software is found, the following screen displays.
6. Click the OK button. The adapter software is updated.
Uninstall the Adapter Software
You can remove the adapter software. To uninstall the adapter's software:
Select Start > All Programs > NETGEAR A6210 genie > Uninstall NETGEAR A6210 Software.
Monitor ...
User Manual - Page 33
A6210 WiFi USB Adapter
Troubleshooting
This section provides the following troubleshooting sections: • Adapter LED Is Not Lit • Icon Is Not in the Windows System Tray • Adapter Does Not Connect to a WiFi Network • When I Connect the Adapter to a Network, I Cannot Access the Internet • When I Connect to the Network, I Cannot Access Shared Resources Such as Printers &#...
User Manual - Page 35
... Such as Printers
Try these troubleshooting tips: • Make sure that the router or access point is physically connected to the Ethernet network. • Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking settings are configured
correctly.
Adapter Lost Its IP Address
The adapter might lose its IP address after you upgrade the adapter software but do not reboot your computer. Either...
User Manual - Page 39
A6210 WiFi USB Adapter
Technical Specifications
The following table provides technical specifications for the adapter. Table 2. Technical specifications
Feature Antenna Standards
Radio data rate Frequency Encryption
Power Bus interface Provided drivers
Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Emissions
Description
Two dual-band dipole antennas
• 802.11ac • 802.11n • 802.11g &#...